This metric is part of the Education-to-Workforce (E-W) Indicator Framework, specifically “Outcomes and milestones” which pertain to key outcomes and milestones along the E-W continuum that are strongly associated with individuals achieving economic mobility and security.
This metric (Percentage of program participants who have completed at least one industry-recognized credential) is a measurement for a key indicator, “(Industry-recognized credential)” and measures whether individuals complete at least one industry-recognized credential, as defined by each state.
W -Percentage of program participants who have completed at least one industry-recognized credential
Calculating a Response:
Use the following CEDS elements to determine the year for which the workforce participant is employed:
1. Employment End Date ≥ July 1 or null, or when the most recent fiscal year for your organization begins
Use the following CEDS elements to determine the universe of workforce participants:
2. Pull all unique workforce participants which is determined by using a unique Person Identifier where Has Person Identifier Type = Person Identifierand Has Person Identification System = State
3. Has Role = Workforce Program Participant
From the universe of workforce participants, identify which have completed at least one industry-recognized credential by using the following CEDS elements:
1. Workforce Program Type ≠ Null
2. Program Participation Status = Active
3. Credential Award Start Date is within the most recent fiscal year for your organization
4. Has Professional or Technical Credential Conferred = Industry Certification
Calculation Instructions:
Divide the number of workforce program participants who have completed at least one industry-recognized credential by the total number of workforce program participants. Multiply by 100.